Open Travel Guide
  1. Home
  2. Destinations
  3. India
  4. Tamil Nadu
  5. Attractions
  6. Kovalam Beach (Covelong Beach)

Attractions · Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu

Kovalam Beach (Covelong Beach)

  • CategoryNature
  • DurationHalf to full day
  • AdmissionAdult Free; surfing lessons ₹800-1500 · Child Free

India's first surfing village on the Bay of Bengal near Mahabalipuram, featuring clean golden sand, excellent surf breaks, and a laid-back coastal atmosphere. Several surf schools operate here, and the beach is far less crowded than Marina Beach in Chennai.

Practical information for Kovalam Beach (Covelong Beach)
Admission Adult Free; surfing lessons ₹800-1500 · Child Free
Hours Open all day
Typical visit Half to full day
Best time October to April
Address Kovalam Beach, Kovalam, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu 603112

Good to know

Best for
adventure, families, couples

Weather through the year in Tamil Nadu

24° JAN 26° FEB 29° MAR 32° APR 36° MAY 34° JUN 30° JUL 30° AUG 29° SEP 27° OCT 24° NOV 23° DEC

Best time Shoulder Worth avoiding

Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Tamil Nadu.

Location

Kovalam Beach, Kovalam, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu 603112

12.7850, 80.2510 View on map

Tips for visiting

  • Surfing season is October to April
  • Quieter and cleaner than Marina Beach in Chennai